Oil Top up? - SV650.org

16-08-10, 08:46 AM

Hi guys, so my SV650 S on an 06 has pretty low oil. Its coming upto 3100 miles. It had its low mile services so must of been serviced at either 1500 or 2500 miles. Is it okay to top the oil up?
It was serviced at the main dealer so would it be safe to presume they used the same oil as stated in the manual?

yorkie_chris · 16-08-10, 09:14 AM

Yes, you can mix most oils safely for top ups anyway. Use 10w40 semi

16-08-10, 10:53 AM

Thanks chris, i recently bought a set of paddock stands so an oil change would of been an option to do myself, but i couldnt imagine it needing one. Ill just do the top up me thinks.
Cheers.

yorkie_chris · 16-08-10, 10:56 AM

You don't need any stands to change oil, just a 14mm ring spanner

16-08-10, 10:58 AM

i just meant for accessibility

But kudos on the on the required tool!

yorkie_chris · 16-08-10, 11:01 AM

It is actually easier on sidestand IMO, tips bike over so you are sure to get all oil out, and tips filler cap up so it is easier to pour in with no spills

16-08-10, 11:36 AM

Ive gotta ask, does it take part synthetic oil? Im sure i read something a while ago regarding sv's and synthetic oils.
Otherwise, i found this.
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/s...egoryId_165507

16-08-10, 11:41 AM

semi-synthetic oil is part synthetic, same same

16-08-10, 08:46 AM	#1
mcgrimes Guest Posts: n/a	Oil Top up? Hi guys, so my SV650 S on an 06 has pretty low oil. Its coming upto 3100 miles. It had its low mile services so must of been serviced at either 1500 or 2500 miles. Is it okay to top the oil up? It was serviced at the main dealer so would it be safe to presume they used the same oil as stated in the manual?

16-08-10, 09:14 AM	#2
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: Oil Top up? Yes, you can mix most oils safely for top ups anyway. Use 10w40 semi __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

16-08-10, 10:53 AM	#3
mcgrimes Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Oil Top up? Thanks chris, i recently bought a set of paddock stands so an oil change would of been an option to do myself, but i couldnt imagine it needing one. Ill just do the top up me thinks. Cheers.

16-08-10, 10:56 AM	#4
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: Oil Top up? You don't need any stands to change oil, just a 14mm ring spanner __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

16-08-10, 10:58 AM	#5
mcgrimes Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Oil Top up? i just meant for accessibility But kudos on the on the required tool!

16-08-10, 11:01 AM	#6
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: Oil Top up? It is actually easier on sidestand IMO, tips bike over so you are sure to get all oil out, and tips filler cap up so it is easier to pour in with no spills __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

16-08-10, 11:36 AM	#7
mcgrimes Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Oil Top up? Ive gotta ask, does it take part synthetic oil? Im sure i read something a while ago regarding sv's and synthetic oils. Otherwise, i found this. http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/s...egoryId_165507

16-08-10, 11:41 AM	#8
Razor Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Oil Top up? semi-synthetic oil is part synthetic, same same